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Plastics: Pollution

Asked by Jess Brown-FullerLiberal DemocratDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 1 July 2026UIN 13037

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To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps she is taking to help reduce environmental harm caused by glass‑reinforced plastic pollution in protected landscapes.

Answered by Mary Creagh

Waste producers should ensure that they abide by appropriate regulations and the Waste Duty of Care Code of Practice when disposing of glass reinforced plastic waste. Appropriate management of waste in accordance with relevant legislation will ensure that risks of harm to the environment and human health are minimised.

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